Overview

• Borussia Dortmund agreed an initial €33m fee plus €5m in performance add-ons to sign the 19-year-old midfielder from Sunderland
• The transfer includes a 15% sell-on clause for Sunderland and ensures Birmingham City also benefits under an earlier agreement
• Bellingham has signed a five-year contract, choosing squad number 77 as he prepares for group-stage matches at the Club World Cup in the United States
• Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman praised Bellingham’s work ethic and progression ahead of the club’s return to the Premier League
• In an emotional farewell letter, Bellingham thanked Sunderland fans for their support during his pivotal role in their promotion campaign